career. On April 13, he was optioned to the Toledo Mud Hens when Brandon Inge returned from the disabled list. Worth was recalled on April 28 when Delmon Young was placed on the restricted list. Worth was the last player cut from the Tigers' roster at the end of spring training in 2013. He was optioned to the Mud Hens. On December 13, 2013, the Tigers designated Worth for assignment after the signing of pitcher Joba Chamberlain. He cleared waivers on December 16 and was assigned to AAA Toledo. His contract was purchased by the Tigers on April 20, 2014 to replace Álex González, who was released. On May 22, 2014, the Tigers were trailing the Texas Rangers 9–2 after eight innings when Worth entered the game as a pitcher for the first time in his career. Using mainly knuckleballs, Worth allowed one hit and struck out two to retire the side in the top of the ninth inning. He became the first Tiger position player to pitch a full inning since Mark Koenig in 1931. Worth was designated for assignment by the Tigers on June 4, allowing the Tigers to bring up Eugenio Suárez from Triple-A Toledo. He cleared waivers and was sent to Triple-A Toledo on June 6. Worth elected free agency on October 12, 2014. Arizona Diamondbacks On December 15, 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Houston Astros He joined the Houston Astros for the 2016 season, signing a minor league contract on January 26. SK Wyverns On November 16, 2016, Worth signed with the SK Wyverns of the KBO League in South Korea. He was released by the Wyverns after going 1-for-9 in 3 games. Coaching In July 2018, Worth became an Assistant Coach at Pepperdine University. References External links 1985 births Living people People from Northridge, Los Angeles Baseball players from California Detroit Tigers players Erie SeaWolves players Fresno Grizzlies players Houston Astros players Lakeland Flying Tigers players Major League Baseball second basemen North Shore Honu players Pepperdine Waves baseball players Reno Aces players Tiburones de La Guaira players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Toledo Mud Hens players KBO League infielders SSG Landers players American expatriate baseball players in South Korea Pepperdine Waves baseball coaches